SB 6708-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) |
Provides that, after July 1, 2006, the director may not issue new geoduck diver licenses. A person may renew an existing license only if the person held a geoduck diver license in 2004 and held a geoduck diver license for a minimum of five of the ten years from 1994 through 2003. |
Requires the director to revoke a geoduck diver license issued after January 1, 2006, that does not meet the criteria of this act. |
Provides that geoduck diver licenses are not transferable. The license holder must perform the actual harvesting. |
Requires the director to revoke geoduck diver licenses that are not renewed by December 31st of each year. |
Provides that a license may be reissued by the director if another license is surrendered for any reason at any time. |